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P-ISSN: 2618-060X, E-ISSN: 2618-0618   |   NAAS: 5.20

2025, Vol. 8, Special Issue 4

The lavender revolution: Sustainable farming and global economic implications


Devyani and Sandeep Menon

The change to sustainable agriculture, embodied by the lavender revolution, has had a significant impact on the world economy. This essay examines the rise of lavender cultivation as a sustainable industry and its effects on the social, environmental, and economic domains. Due to customer preferences for natural products, lavender—prized for its fragrant and adaptable usage in numerous industries—has seen an increase in demand. Sustainable agricultural techniques, including as organic farming and biodiversity preservation, have improved lavender quality while causing the least amount of environmental damage.
Lavender growing presents new economic opportunities for small-scale farmers, especially in areas with acceptable agroclimates. Essential oils and other value-added lavender products encourage rural development and diversify sources of revenue. Furthermore, exports help the trade balances of the countries that produce lavender. There are significant environmental benefits. Sustainable lavender farming reduces the negative effects of traditional agriculture by promoting biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation. Assisting with carbon sequestration and bolstering ecosystem resilience, integration into agroforestry systems helps fight climate change. Socially, by preserving cultural legacy and offering alternative livelihoods, lavender cultivation strengthens communities, especially those that are marginalized. It maintains the traditional knowledge of fragrant herbs and promotes gender equality.
In agriculture, the lavender revolution encourages inclusion, resilience, and sustainability. To promote a more just and sustainable global economy, policymakers, stakeholders, and consumers can profit from its economic, environmental, and social advantages. Nevertheless, to grow lavender production, obstacles to market access and climate unpredictability must be addressed via additional study and funding.
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How to cite this article:
Devyani, Sandeep Menon. The lavender revolution: Sustainable farming and global economic implications. Int J Res Agron 2025;8(4S):209-216. DOI: 10.33545/2618060X.2025.v8.i4Sc.2851
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